Your winter playground

As temperatures drop, Ōtautahi Christchurch will be your winter playground.

Winter Deals Hanmer Springs

10 ways to play this winter

Winter in Ōtautahi Christchurch is an adventure waiting to happen! Embrace the chill and let winter be your season of play!

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Inspire me this winter

Experience the magic of the chilly season as our region comes alive. It's all waiting for you this winter.

Family sitting on lift at porters

Your guide to the ski fields of Selwyn

Explore 6 ski fields within an hour's drive of one another. From total beginner to advanced back country, the Selwyn fields offer the best range in New Zealand. See our guide for more.

Ski Selwyn
Buildings of the Christchurch Adventure Park

Top six winter activities in Canterbury

Conditions shut the ski field? Rain lashing down? Bit chilly? Wipe away those raindrops my friend, because Ōtautahi Christchurch has you covered (literally) for things to do on a wintery day.

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Skiers enjoying the view from Mt Hutt

The ultimate adventure itinerary

With snow on the mountains and a city buzzing with energy, your days will be full to the brim of adventure and nights alive with the energy of a city turning up the heat in the chilly months.

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